The Natchitoches Central Chiefs routed the host Southwood Cowboys basketball team by a final score of 72-30 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Chiefs face the Captain Shreve Gators (Shreveport, LA) in a 5A District 1 game, on Friday, January 26. Natchitoches Central will attempt to move on its 15-10 season record. The Gators enter the game with a 10-12 record after their 62-14 league loss to Parkway (Bossier City, LA).

With the defeat, Southwood falls to 18-8 on the campaign. The Cowboys host Parkway (Bossier City, LA) to battle the Panthers in a 5A District 1 battle on Friday, January 26. The Panthers come into the battle with a record of 21-6. Parkway won 62-14 in their recent league battle against Captain Shreve (Shreveport, LA)